M 11-18-91TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
November 18, 1991
Minutes
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers
of the Town Hall, 110 East Main Street, at 8:11 p.m., Monday, November, 18, 1991, in
regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton,
Eric D. Carlson and Mayor Brent N. Ventura.
Absent:None.
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council appoint Mr. Carlson
Mayor for the upcoming year. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Carlson abstained.
Mr. Carlson thanked the Council for their vote of confidence and addressed the financial and
transportation issues facing the Town as priorities for this coming year.
APPOINTMENT OF VICE-MAYOR
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council appoint Mrs. Benjamin
Vice-Mayor for the upcoming year. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin abstained.
LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT/SHIRLEY EGAN
Mayor Carlson announced that applications had been received from Diane Cronk, Shirley
Egan, Lissa Williams and Pasteur Yuen for one vacancy on the Library Board. Voting was
held and Shirley Egan was appointed to the term expiring July 1, 1993.
GENERAL PLAN COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT/STEPHEN RICE
Mayor Carlson announced that applications had been received from Ellen Graff and Stephen
Rice for one vacancy on the General Plan Committee. Voting was held and Stephen Rice
was appointed to this position for the term expiring August 1, 1995.
REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE/LEE QUINTANA
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Mayor Carlson announced that applications had been received from Jeffrey Black, Lois
Chapson, Edward James, Chris Wiley and Lee Quintana for one vacancy on the
Redevelopment Advisory Committee. Voting was held and Lee Quintana was appointed to
the term expiring August 1, 1992.
BOARD OF APPEALS/CONTINUED TO LATER DATE
Mayor Carlson announced that appointments to the Board of Appeals would be taken up at a
later date.
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SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
The schedule of Public Hearings was received and filed.
COUNTY REFERRALS
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council approve the
recommendations from staff as follows:
NUMBER LOCATION APPLICANT REQUEST
RECOMMENDATION
A. Projects Outside Urban Service Area:
None
B.Projects Inside Urban Service Area:
3912-31-49-89B-89DR 15785 Blackberry Hill Rd.Tomklewicz Time Extension
Approval/5 conditions
5083-31-49-91DR 10346 Aztec Ridge Liniecki Design Review
Approval/1 condition
C.Status of Previous Referrals/Appeals:
None
Carried unanimously.
PAYROLL/RATIFICATION/NOVEMBER 1991
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council ratify the accompanying
check registers for payroll of October 13 through 26, 1991 paid on November 1, 1991, in the
amount of $206,867.54 paid on November 1, 1991. Carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/NOVEMBER 1991
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council ratify accompanying
check registers for accounts payable invoices in the amount of $570,807.15 paid on
November 1 and 8, 1991. Carried unanimously.
OCTOBER REVENUE ANALYSIS
Informational item regarding Town revenues was received and filed.
PEAT MARWICK/KPMG/INFORMATION SYSTEMS REPORT
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council accept KPMG Peat
Marwick's Information Systems Final Requirements Report and Alternatives Analysis Draft
Report, and that Council authorize Town Manager to make final payment (i.e., the retained
10% of contract, $6,249.98) upon KPMG Peat Marwick's satisfactory completion of a Final
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Alternatives Analysis Report. Carried unanimously.
AMICUS BRIEF/TRUSTEES, ETC. VS. CITY OF CHICO
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council authorize participation
in the above-referenced case at no cost to the Town. Carried unanimously.
CALDAP/LOAN SUBORDINATION/EARTHQUAKE DAMAGED PROPERTY
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council grant an exception to
the Housing Conservation Program (HCP) guidelines regarding subordination of loans to
permit the subordination of a borrower's HCP loan to a CALDAP loan; this will assist
borrower to rehabilitate earthquake damaged property. Carried unanimously.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES/PROGRAM SPECIALIST/ARC/CALDAP
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council extend the budgeted
term of the community services program specialist position through the fourth quarter
contingent upon grant revenues. Carried unanimously.
LEGISLATION REVIEW/LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council authorize Mayor to sign
a letter that Council agrees with the proposed process for legislation review. Carried
unanimously.
8805 PROJECT/LOT 15/COMPLETION NOTICE
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council authorize the Mayor to
execute and the Town Clerk to record a Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of Completion
for Project 8805 - Lot No. 15. Carried unanimously.
FLOOD CONTROL ZONE ADVISORY COMMITTEE/APPOINTMENTS
SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council nominate Frans Lind,
Associate Civil Engineer, Representative; John Givilin, Associate Civil Engineer, Alternate
No. 1; and Scott R. Baker, Director of Building and Engineering Services, Alternate No. 2 to
the Central and North Central Flood Control Zone Advisory Committees. The actual
appointments will be made by the District Board of Directors. Carried unanimously.
CENTRAL LOS GATOS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT/WRITTEN OBJECTIONS
TAXING ENTITIES & PROPERTY OWNERS/RESOLUTION 1991-245
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
245 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING FINDINGS IN
RESPONSE TO WRITTEN OBJECTIONS OF ADOPTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL LOS GATOS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, which includes
Exhibit A before Council as a desk item this evening. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
Ventura abstained.
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT/CENTRAL LOS GATOS/LOW INCOME HOUSING
TAX USE/RESOLUTION 1991-245
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
246 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FINDING THAT THE USE OF
TAXES ALLOCATED FROM THE CENTRAL LOS GATOS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING AND INCREASING THE COMMUNITY'S SUPPLY
OF LOW-AND MODERATED-INCOME HOUSING OUTSIDE THE PROJECT AREA WILL
BE OF BENEFIT TO THE PROJECT. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Ventura abstained.
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REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT/CENTRAL LOS GATOS/RESOLUTION 1991-247
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
247 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS MAKING FINDINGS AS TO
THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE CENTRAL LOS GATOS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND APPROVING A
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, which includes Exhibit A provided as a desk
item this evening. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Ventura abstained.
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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT/STEAM CLEAN SIDEWALKS
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council approve a report
authorizing the Town Manager to expend funds to steam clean sidewalks in the Downtown
Business District. Carried unanimously.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AGENCY/NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER USE
RESOLUTION 1991-248
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
248 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS REGARDING USE OF
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER BY SANTA CLARA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AGENCY.
Carried unanimously.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
AGREEMENTS/RESOLUTION 1991-249
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
249 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING
AGREEMENTS TO PREPARE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS FOR A NINE-LOT
SHANNON ROAD SUBDIVISION AND A 27-LOT SHADY LANE SUBDIVISION. Carried
unanimously.
MUSEUM ASSOCIATION/LEASE AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION 1991-250
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
250 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AND THE LOS GATOS MUSEUM ASSOCIATION. Carried
unanimously.
HOUSING CONSERVATION/PROGRAM LOAN PORTFOLIO/LOAN SERVICING
RESOLUTION 1991-251
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
251 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO ASSUME LOAN SERVICING FUNCTIONS FOR THE HOUSING
CONSERVATION PROGRAM LOAN PORTFOLIO. Carried unanimously.
LOS GATOS-SARATOGA HIGH SCHOOL/HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION 1991-252
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
252 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING AGREEMENT
WITH THE LOS GATOS-SARATOGA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE
HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY AT LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes.
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Mrs. Benjamin abstained.
FIESTA WAY 17/PURCHASE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT/RESOLUTION 1991-253
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
253 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS MODIFYING THE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR 17 FIESTA WAY. Carried unanimously.
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DOWNTOWN LOS GATOS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT/APPOINTMENT OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS/RESOLUTION 1991-254
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
254 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPOINTING A BOARD OF
DIRECTORS TO ADMINISTER THE DOWNTOWN LOS GATOS BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. Carried unanimously.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT SERVICE
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION 1991-255
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
255 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF AND PARTICIPATION IN THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY
ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT SERVICE AUTHORITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE
TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR SANTA CLARA COUNTY
ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT SERVICE AUTHORITY. Carried unanimously.
DITTOS LANE 20/APPEAL DENIAL/RESOLUTION 1991-256
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
256 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DENYING THE APPEAL OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A ZONE
CHANCE FROM R-1D (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, DOWNTOWN) TO R-1D-PD
(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, DOWNTOWN-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 16 UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. NEGATIVE
DECLARATION: ND-91-6 AND ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION. Carried unanimously.
WEST PARR AVENUE 634/APPEAL DENIAL/RESOLUTION 1991-257
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
257 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DENYING THE APPEAL OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION APPROVING PLANS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 64-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND A
CHILD CARE CENTER ON APPROXIMATELY 3.4 ACRES OF PROPERTY IN THE O-PD
ZONE. ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPLICATION: S-86-24C. PROPERTY LOCATED AT:
634 WEST PARR AVENUE. PROPERTY OWNER: NATIONAL MEDICAL ENTERPRISES.
APPLICANT: MID-PENINSULA HOUSING COALITION. APPELLANT: CHESTER
MALLORY, PRESIDENT, WEST PARR NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION. Carried by a
vote of 4 ayes. Mayor Carlson voted no for reasons noted in previous record.
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SIDE YARD SETBACKS/ZONE CHANGE #83/ORDINANCE 1833 AMENDED/ORDINANCE
1879
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Ordinance 1879
entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 1833 RELATING TO MODIFIED SIDE YARD SETBACKS AFFECTING ZONE
CHANGE NO. 83. FROM R-1:8 TO R-1:8000-PD, which incorporates the Council findings
and decision at its meeting of November 4, 1991. Carried unanimously.
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SMOKING/TOWN CODE AMENDMENT/ORDINANCE 1880
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Ordinance 1880
entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING SECTION 17-6
OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING THE REGULATION OF SMOKING IN PUBLIC
PLACES, which incorporates the Council findings and decision at its meeting of November
4, 1991. Carried unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Carol Musser, 232 Loma Alta, made presentation to Mr. Ventura, as the retiring Mayor, of a
photograph of him throwing out the opening ball at Candlestick Park on Giant's Day.
HEARINGS
ANNEXATION FEES/RESOLUTION 258/HEARING
Mayor Carlson stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider fees for annexation to the Town of Los Gatos.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Ventura, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
258 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING FEES FOR
ANNEXATIONS TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Carried unanimously.
SANTA CRUZ AVE N 646/OIL CHANGERS/HEINDEL/APPEAL/HEARING
Mayor Carlson stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider appeal of a Planning Commission decision to deny a request to demolish an
existing single-family residence and to construct an oil change and lubrication facility on
property in the LM zone. Conditional Use Permit Application U-91-5, Architecture and Site
Application S-91-39, Negative Declaration ND-91-5. Property is located at 646 N. Santa
Cruz Avenue. Property owners, John and Nola Heindel. Applicant, Seth Bland/Oil
Changers.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Staff noted that a desk item requesting support for the project appeared before Council this
evening.
Seth Bland, representing Oil Changers, 4511 Willow Road, Pleasanton, asked for project
consideration and approval from Council. He addressed traffic, zoning and parking.
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Mike Riever, 646 N. Santa Cruz Ave., does not approve of the project on Santa Cruz Ave.,
noting problems with parking and geologic location.
Sam Yablonsky, 132 Tait Ave., spoke concerning the industrialization of N. Santa Cruz.
Geordy Henderson, 249 San Mateo, spoke of a survey he does not see attached to
tonight's report. He does not approve of this project, and submitted a petition for the record.
Bud Anzalone, 229 San Mateo Ave., spoke in opposition to project.
Seth Bland, made final comments regarding the project.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
SANTA CRUZ AVE. CONT.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Ventura, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council uphold the findings of the
Planning Commission and deny the appeal of Conditional Use Permit U-91-5 and
Architecture and Site Application S-91-39; Mr. Ventura stated that the project was in part
consistent with zoning but not consistent with the recommendations of the Commercial
Specific Plan for Santa Cruz Ave. which was retail, not offices nor industry, and industry to
be kept to University and Industrial Ave.; Mrs. Benjamin also commented that the area was
perceived by the Commercial Plan as a gateway to Los Gatos for both residential and
business communities and should not allow industry. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
Blanton voted no finding that the application is in conformity to the General Plan with low
volume of traffic associated with the business, and will add to the "full service community"
Council has asked for, being unique and beneficial to the Town.
MAIN ST W 131/EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE/MACRAE/HEARING
Mayor Carlson stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider request for an amendment to a previous approval for residential condominiums
changing the number of residential condominiums on the second floor and approval of plans
for exterior and interior modifications to an earthquake damaged historic commercial building
in the C-2-LHP zone. Conditional Use Permit Application EU-91-9A, Architecture and Site
Application ES-90-23A. Property is located at 131 W. Main Street. Property owner, Ian
Macrae.
The following person from the audience spoke regarding this subject:
John Lien, 196 College Ave., requested amendment to previous approval and asked for
waiver of handicapped requirements, in lieu fees for below market housing, and
requirements for undergrounding utilities.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council waive open space
requirements for the residential condominiums for this new application which increases
residential space and decreases office space. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Attaway
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voted no finding that Town standards are being sacrificed in regards to consideration of open
space, parking and subsidizing the project; this project should not increase from 4 to 7
residential units without considering the parking issue.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council make the findings as
required in Section 5.20.210 of the Zoning Ordinance for the granting of a conditional use
permit as listed in items 1 through 4 on pages 4 and 5. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
Attaway voted no for reasons previously stated.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
MAIN STREET CONT
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council modify condition #1 on
page 5 to read as follows: "To the satisfaction of the Planning Director any structural or
exterior modifications must comply with the Secretary of the Interior Standards and have
prior approval of the State Office of Historic Preservation." Carried by a vote of 4
ayes. Mr. Attaway voted no for reasons previously stated.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council approve Conditional Use
Permit Application EU-91-9A and Architecture and Site Application ES-90-23B subject to the
conditions recommended by the Earthquake Restoration Committee. Carried by a vote of 4
ayes. Mr. Attaway voted no for reasons previously stated.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council reconsider the previous
motion. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council waive the handicapped
accessibility requirement on the second floor, which deletes condition #6 on page five of
tonight's report; rationale for the elevator is to open up the units to a larger market, including
seniors, and make it more comfortable for living. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Carlson
voted no feeling that this is an ideal location for handicapped to live, being in the downtown
area and on transportation routes. Mr. Attaway voted no for reasons previously stated.
Mr. Lien asked for clarification of #16 on page 6 "all utilities serving this building shall be
underground." Due to the many easements associated with this property that the
undergrounding would have to negotiate, Mr. Lien asked for reconsideration of this
requirement.
Mr. Bowman, Planning Director, explained that it is standard Town requirement that all
services provided to new and remodeled buildings are to be undergrounded.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Ventura, that Council approve Conditional Use
Permit Application EU-91-9A and Architecture and Site Application ES-90-23B subject to the
conditions recommended by the Earthquake Restoration Committee, and including the
amendments and revised conditions adopted this evening. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
Attaway voted no for reasons previously stated.
TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FEES/HEARING
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Mayor Carlson stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider revisions to Town-wide Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees.
The following people from the audience spoke regarding this subject:
Beverly Bryant, Executive Director of the Silicon Valley Chapter of the National Association
of Industrial and Office Parks, representing industrial commercial developers in the valley,
questioned the new fees being proposed though did not oppose the changes suggested last
year.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
TRAFFIC FEES CONT.
Her feeling being that the raise in fees will severely impact certain businesses and will be
passed on to the patrons and employees, perhaps as much as $1,000 a year, and that this
fee included with other business expenses and restraints at this time is prohibitive. Answer
to her concern was that this fee would be triggered anytime there was intensification.
Joe Hargett, 95 Church Street, opposed the increase in fees at this particular time when
the Town is trying to generate business in the Downtown Business District. The perception
of increased expense and restrictions will not increase the motivation to establish business
within Los Gatos.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council table the proposed
revision to the Town-wide traffic impact fees for six months and deliberate on it again in the
spring while looking at the economic situation at that time and to compare Town's fee
schedule with other communities'. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Ventura voted no,
feeling that the traffic impact fees have a critical roll in the overall quality of life in Los Gatos;
he would prefer to send the item back to the Planning Commission to reevaluate the fee
structure and to concentrate on the development of large projects not the individual,
established, small businesses.
SANTA CRUZ AVE N 41/LOS GATOS THEATER/CORMACK
Mayor Carlson stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider request for
approval of plans for a minor modification to the exterior of an existing theater to permit an
exterior door to the second floor on property in the C-2-LHP zone.
The following person from the audience spoke to this issue:
Ray Cobb, architect for the apartment access, spoke in regards to the apartment on the
second floor of the theater and an appropriate access to the unit.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Ventura, to continue this item to December 2,
1991 in order for the architect and owner to meet with Mr. Attaway and Mr. Ventura to
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discuss the original look of the front of the theater before the earthquake and the need for
access to the second floor. Carried unanimously.
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT/CENTRAL LOS GATOS PROJECT
Mayor Carlson stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider Introduction of
Draft Ordinance for the redevelopment Plan for the Central Los Gatos Redevelopment
Project.
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REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT CONT.
The following person from the audience spoke regarding this subject:
Frank Lockfeld, County of Santa Clara, Office of the County Executive, expressed to
Council that County Administration will be recommending acceptance by the Board of
Supervisors of the Town's offer of October 12, 1991 for reasons following: the focus of the
project is to rehabilitate infrastructure that was fractured by the earthquake; the reduction in
the cap from $250 to $200 million; recognition of the agreements entered into with the
affected school districts.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Mr. Bowman, Town Planning Director, pointed out that the Town had not reduced the cap
as Mr. Lockfeld had thought.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council waive the reading of the
Draft Ordinance. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Ventura absent. The Town Clerk read the
Title of the Draft Ordinance.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council introduce Draft
Ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL LOS GATOS
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Ventura absent.
This ordinance will be introduced again at the end of the meeting due to the Clerk
reading the incorrect title.
BUS STOP/LOT 15
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council delete the bus stop at 7-
11 and move it to a location at the new parking lot 15. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs.
Benjamin and Mr. Blanton voted no stating that more study (to show usership) was needed
as to feasibility of deletion at current location and establishment at new parking lot.
BOARD OF APPEALS/ESTABLISHMENT
Mayor Carlson stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider action taken by
Council October 7, 1991, authorizing establishment of Board of Appeals to hear building
regulation appeals.
Kate Anderton, Town Attorney, stated that State Law requires adoption of Uniform Building
Codes, which includes the provision for an appeals board consisting of individuals
experienced in building trades and industries.
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Motion by consensus that Council continue this item to some time in the future and to
address issues of discretionary review, term in office to be less than four years, individual
professional variety stated for appointees, and inclusion of conflict of interest clause. Mr.
Attaway agreed with further review but stated the need for professional overview of the type
of appeals coming from building and construction issues.
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MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 4, 1991
Mrs. Benjamin requested amendment to page 9 under Smoking Regulation to read as
follows; "...this to include Council's intent that bars not convert themselves into a restaurant
facility but allow those patrons that wish to be served a meal that opportunity if the patron
specifically requests food service."
Mr. Carlson requested amendment to page 5 under Dittos Lane, last motion to include as
follows; ".....that Council uphold the Planning Commission's decision, citing no evidence
of error, and deny Zone Change Application Z-86-4A."
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to approve the Minutes of November 4,
1991 as amended. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 1991
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to approve the Minutes of November
12, 1991 as submitted. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 1991/JOINT MEETING
This item was removed from the agenda and will be returned at a later date.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/REFERRALS TO TOWN ATTORNEY
Informational report submitted by the Attorney regarding Town Code Violations and steps to
ensure code enforcement was received and filed.
EARTHQUAKE RESTORATION PROGRAM/EXTENSION/ORDINANCE
Mayor Carlson stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider report
regarding extension of earthquake applications and introduction of Draft Ordinance re-
establishing the Los Gatos Earthquake Restoration Program.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council waive the reading of the
Draft Ordinance. Carried unanimously. The Town Clerk read the Title of the Draft
Ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council introduce Draft
Ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS REESTABLISHING THE
LOS GATOS RESTORATION PROGRAM FOR THE REPAIR, RESTORATION AND
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RECONSTRUCTION OF STRUCTURES DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE OCTOBER 17,
1989 EARTHQUAKE. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council allocate the Baseball
Fund as follows: $11,000 to cover building permit fees for 131 West Main Street; $3,250 to
cover building permit fees for 21 North Santa Cruz Avenue; $780 to pay Anne Bloomfield for
historic consultant services; and the remaining balance to cover building permits for
residential and commercial structures on a first come, first serve basis. Carried
unanimously.
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REFORESTATION PROJECT/TREE SPECIES/DOWNTOWN
Mayor Carlson stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider Council action
on July 15, 1991 when Council authorized staff to remove dead trees in the Central Business
District and replace them with specified trees in specific locations according to a detailed
plan which provided for removal of 60 freeze killed trees and replacement with 95 new trees.
Staff explained to Council how the project was planned and the benefit of the proposed
variety of tree to the Town. The report was received and filed.
SHANNON ROAD 18/ANNEXATION/ELECTION CERTIFICATION/RESOLUTION 1991-259
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1991-
259 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DECLARING ELECTION
RESULTS OF MEASURE "N" REGARDING THE ANNEXATION ELECTION OF
SHANNON ROAD #18 HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 1991. Carried unanimously.
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT/CENTRAL LOS GATOS PROJECT
Mayor Carlson announced that this item would be reheard due to the incorrect Title being
read earlier in the meeting.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to reconsider the introduction of
Draft Ordinance regarding the Central Los Gatos Redevelopment Project. Carried by a vote
of 4 ayes. Mr. Ventura absent.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council waive the reading of the
Draft Ordinance. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Ventura absent. The Town Clerk read the
Title of the Draft Ordinance.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council introduce Draft
Ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL LOS GATOS
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Ventura absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to adjourn this evening's meeting to
November 25, 1991. The meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Los Gatos, California
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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